I remembered blue skies and white puffy clouds as late September or October sights. But no. This shot was from an August trip to Door County.
It was amazingly beautiful!
Can this be?
Life
I consider myself blessed, not lucky but the quote touched me and I wanted to share it.
Does courage play out in your life?
Fun & Games…
FYI: This is an indoor shuffleboard game.
When I saw this item, it brought back a flood of memories from my childhood. I grew up with a table similar to this in my basement. Ours was perhaps a little sturdier as it was originally housed in a bar and also had an electric scoreboard.
I was fascinated by the game, but seldom allowed to play. My father was concerned that we would drop the pucks on the table, potentially leaving dents in the wood. The memories of playing the game are cherished, and the few times I’ve seen a table I always want to play.
We grew up, life changed, and my father rented the house out and sold the table before the renters moved in.
We learn lessons from our past. The takeaway for me is to enjoy what I have; not to put things away and save them for “someday.”
I still wonder
…things such as this.
Twilight
Beauty in the evening sky. (Last night). The colors reached around in both directions, reminding me of how stunning creation is. I’m always impressed when the sky explodes, revealing those pink hues.
Happy 4th of July!
Throwback Thoughts
This showed up as a memory. I hope it makes you smile. I did! Have a good day.
Potential Inspiration
Living in Southern California, I can see how some of the plants inspired Dr Seuss. What do you see?
Myth Busted
Growing up in the Midwest, listening to rock and roll, and watching various movies and television shows, I held the following thoughts about California:
It never rains in Southern California
FALSE
The rainy season starts late in the year and continues into February.
That is, if we are going to get rain.
The sun shines every day
FALSE
Below is a photo of a normal May morning, commonly referred to as “May Gray”,
to be followed by “June Gloom”, which is more of the same.
People run and play in the ocean regularly (in swimming suits)
NOT ALWAYS TRUE
The Pacific Ocean is known to be cold, so enter at your own risk.
I find it humorous how the media can affect our beliefs. How many fantasies do you have which were created by media?
Lingering
The amaryllis season is coming to a close here.
Our white plants are late bloomers,
which allows us to enjoy their lingering beauty.
And, enjoy, we do!
Hobby or Habit
While reviewing old photographs, I found a large collection of sunset shots.
Do I take these photos as a hobby, or has it become a habit?
I never set out to build such a collection, yet I have many. And still, I frequently stop to snap a quick shot at the day’s end, adding yet another.
I never tire of sunsets.
The day’s end
The gift of a sunset
Given the opportunity
It’s a time to stop
Appreciate beauty
Reflect on the day
Savor the quiet
Unwind
Relax
This luxury is all possible simply because the Earth
revolved one more time around the sun.
Journey to the Heights 